The second (and largest) Dave and Buster's in N.J. opens today (PHOTOS)

From the outside, the Dave and Buster’s in Wayne already looks like fun. But step inside the 48,000-square foot location, and the aroma of Chicken & Waffle sliders, dozens of HDTVs and flashing lights of arcade games ratchet up the fun.

Dave and Buster’s in the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne officially opens its doors to the public on Wednesday. It will be the second location in the state and 109th in the country.

The food, drink and entertainment venue is outfitted with more than 165 games, 500 seats, dining area and a multipurpose room. Games range from classic games like Skee-Ball and Pac-Man to life-size phone apps like Fruit Ninja and Star Wars games.

Dave and Buster’s will be open daily at 11 a.m. with some late nights, closing Sundays through Wednesdays at 12 a.m., Thursdays at 1 a.m. and Friday and Saturday at 2 a.m.

The Wayne venue comes on the tail of the opening of Woodbridge’s Dave and Buster’s, which opened in November. Both locations were able to open after former Gov. Christie lifted a 56-year ban on the pairing of alcohol sales and amusement games.

“We’re thrilled to be in New Jersey. We’ve been looking to come here sometime but because of the gaming laws, we couldn’t,” said general manager Dan McGuiness. “It’s the perfect place for a Dave and Buster’s.”

The biggest difference between the two N.J. locations is the size of the Wayne venue — more than 10,000 square feet larger than Woodbridge, McGuiness said.

The biggest difference between the two N.J. locations is the size of the Wayne venue — more than 10,000 square feet larger than Woodbridge, McGuiness said.

With the extra space, the Wayne location offers a larger bar and an open layout, he noted.

“It’s becoming a destination for people,” he said. “People come to the mall at 2 or 3 (p.m.) and they can spend the rest of their night here.”

The two happy hours will also drive people from the mall, he said. Dave and Buster’s has one happy hour from Monday to Friday, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and another from 9 p.m. to close.

“We’re hoping for largely families in the daytime, people with their kids,” McGuiness said. “And at night, the younger crowd will be looking for the bar scene and they can come here.”

McGuiness said he hopes for Dave and Buster’s to become a location for all generations and to have a “hip feel” everyone can enjoy.

“There’s something for everyone here,” he said.

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